Production Shift Lead

Want to build a brighter, bolder future and cultivate your career? Join Ecolab’s team and help create a world in which we all thrive.

Ecolab is seeking a Production Shift Lead to join our team in Greensboro, NC. As a Production Shift Lead, you'll work with departmental leaders to develop and implement actions to meet plant goals and deliverables while coordinating processes, equipment, and people to maintain the continuous flow of products and services.
 

• Plan, initiate, and assist with training of operators. Assist in cross-training workforce on standard procedures.
• Provide direction and issue work assignments for other team members
• Identify safety hazards through safety audits and initiatives. Recommend corrective actions
• Ensure team is meeting all safety, productivity, and quality goals
• Ensure constant communication with management on daily activities and challenges
• Ensure all personnel on the shift are performing required transactions completely and accurately
• Troubleshoot process problems and develop improvements
• Assume responsibility for shift in supervisor’s absence
• Ensure all documentation is complete
• Assist in preventative maintenance and repairs of system operations
• Assist in manufacturing schedule optimization and updates for shift change
• Lead and actively participate in Kaizens, 5S, TPM, and special projects
• Ensure completion and integrity of all documentation
• Other duties as assigned
 

• Plant location: Greensboro, NC
• Work week and shift: 3rd shift, Sunday through Thursday, 10:00pm to 6:30am
 

• Be part of a team that directly supports Ecolab’s mission to protect public health and the environment.
• Gain hands-on experience with industry-leading tools and processes.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Grow in a supportive environment that values safety, collaboration, and shared success.
 

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of experience working in a production plant
• No immigration sponsorship offered for this role
 

This position requires regularly lifting and carrying 50 lbs.
 

• TPM knowledge and experience
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma systems
• Basic computer knowledge
• Professional experience coaching, mentoring, and providing feedback
• Excellent communication skills
• Previous forklift operating experience
 

• Starting on Day 1: Access to our comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, matching 401K, company-paid pension, stock purchase plan, paid parental leave, select discounted childcare resources, and more!
• The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, and healthy environments.
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth.
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best.
 

At Ecolab, we prioritize our talent-first philosophy by creating the most capable and diverse team to excel at our nearly three million customer sites. Building on a century of innovation, our 48,000 associates help deliver comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. Our solutions not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to sustainability and public health, making a positive impact on the world. We are committed to eliminating unnecessary complexities and embracing a beginner's mindset, continuously seeking new perspectives and innovative solutions to stay ahead in a rapidly changing world.